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The Bhakti Movement: Exploring Devotional Literature in India
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Which of the following is considered the first major Bhakti saint?
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Ramanuja
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Ramanuja (1017-1137) is widely regarded as the first major Bhakti saint in India. He propounded the philosophy of Vishishtadvaita, which emphasized the personal devotion and surrender to Vishnu as the supreme reality.